In a recent government meeting, the Towers LLC presented a petition seeking a special exception to construct a permanent communication tower on a 10,000 square foot section of a 13.15-acre agricultural parcel located on the south side of East State Road 26. The proposal is situated between 500 East and State Road 29 in Warren Township.

The staff report outlined that the surrounding area is zoned agriculturally, and the construction of communication towers is classified as a special exception use within this zoning district. To comply with local regulations, the petitioner plans to install a six-foot wooden privacy fence to obscure ground equipment and restrict access.

The proposed site is in proximity to neighboring homes, with the closest residences located to the northwest and northeast. The property owner’s home is directly north of the proposed tower site. For the request to be approved, the Board of Zoning Appeals must determine that the proposal meets specific standards outlined in the unified development ordinance, particularly those in section 203.11, which require conformity to district provisions and general regulations.

Additionally, the report noted the existence of another communication tower approximately 0.6 miles from the proposed site, which may factor into the decision-making process regarding the new tower's placement. The meeting highlighted the ongoing discussions surrounding infrastructure development in agricultural zones and the balance between community needs and zoning regulations.